Posts Tagged: form-based code

Each third Thursday of the month the Riverfront Redevelopment Office hosts open office hours. This Thursday, please join us to talk more about Form Based Code for the River Arts District. From 3-5 p.m. Nov. 19, staff will be available on the 5th Floor of City Hall to answer your questions and hear your feedback. …

We want your input! The City of Asheville has embarked on a form-based code process for the River Arts District. We’ve seen the benefits of a form-based code in downtown, where it has added to the predictability of development for the community and developers, ensured that new buildings are compatible with surrounding areas, and has …

The City of Asheville is pleased to announce that, after a nationwide search, Todd Okolichany will serve as the City’s new Planning Director, effective Sept. 8. Okolichany comes to the City of Asheville from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where he served as principal planner for the Department of Sustainable Development. A LEED-Green Associate accredited by the Green …

Charrette: A meeting in which a group of people in a project work to brainstorm and map solutions. It can also refer to any collaborative session in which a group of people drafts a solution to an urban design issue. Charrettes take place in many disciplines, including community development, land use and urban planning. It …

With some 180 working artist studios in a formerly industrial district, Asheville’s River Arts District blooms with unique flavor. While that growth has been a vibrant part of Asheville’s allure to locals and tourists alike, it comes with its own challenges. How can the River Arts District, or RAD, evolve in a way that preserves …

The City of Asheville will kick off the form-based code process for the River Arts District with a community meeting at 6 p.m. June 17 at the Grant Southside Center, 285 Livingston Street. Since the adoption of its 2025 Comprehensive Plan, the City of Asheville has recognized a need to grow more efficiently and sustainably. …